Frivolous Lola (1998)
"Monella" (original title)

Set in the 1950s Italian countryside, the film tells the story of Lola and Masetto, a young couple whose views on premarital sex differ drastically.

Director:

Tinto Brass

Writers:

Tinto Brass (story), Carla Cipriani (story),

Stars:

Anna Ammirati, Patrick Mower, Max Parodi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anna Ammirati	...	Lola
Patrick Mower	...	André
Max Parodi	...	Masetto (as Mario Parodi)
Susanna Martinková	...	Michelle
Antonio Salines	...	Pepè
Francesca Nunzi	...	Wilma
Vittorio Attene	...	Ginetto
Laura Trotter	...	Carmelina
Carlo Reali	...	Toni
Maurizio Prudenzi	...	Remo
Edith Rozanyai	...	Carla
Alberto Capone	...	Gildo
Serena Grandi	...	Zaira
Mirella Zardo
Osiride Pevarello

Storyline

The story takes place in northern Italy in the 1950's. Lola and Masetto is about to get married. Masetto wants to keep Lola as a virgin until they are married. But Lola is impatient to remain in chastity until the wedding night. She wants to be sure that Masetto is a good lover, before she commits herself into marriage. She does everything to trick Masetto into breaking the moral tradition.

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Plot Keywords:

wedding | voyeurism | panties pulled down | female frontal nudity | bare breasts | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian French

Release Date:

26 June 1998 (Turkey)

Also Known As:

Frivolous Lola

Filming Locations:

Dosolo, Mantua, Lombardia, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artisti Associati, Cardinal Pictures, C.R.C.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tinto Brass met his leading lady, Anna Ammirati, when he accidentally crashed his car into her as she was bicycling. Though she was unharmed, Anna jokingly told Tinto that unless he cast her in his latest film, she would report him to the police.

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Quotes

Lola: A woman's juices are the best disinfectant.

User Reviews

fun sexy movie

i saw a trailer for monella on the cult epics DVD Bettie page dark angel and it made me watch the actual movie.the star;Anna Ammirati is so beautiful sexy and mischievous as Lola.you will love this Italian made comedy directed by the great tinto bass.its a very adult movie that does'nt hold back.its not a porno movie but a sexy comedy about a virginal bride to be who wants her fiancé to make love to her.i first saw a Korean cut of the movie which is censored and dubbed into English,then later the Italian uncensored version with Italian language that was great.i really have to say Anna Ammirati is so beautiful and sexy she should do more movies.she will give Angelina Jolie and Megan fox a run for their money.i only seen one Tinto Bass movie and really did'nt like it,it was the infamous Caligula,which was so different from monella.the beginning scenes of Lola(Anna)riding her bike are truly memorable.if you are a fan of Italian cinema like myself then you will enjoy monella.need i mention again beautiful sexy Anna Ammirati.amour monella.10 out of 10.a sexy movie,Anna also sings the song monella in the movie.shes multi talented.OK I'm done this movie rocks.